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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,182.84, 38,855.44 and 24,246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,182.84, 38,855.44 and 24,246.24 is: 33,428.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,182.84 : 38,855.44 = 24,246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,182.84/38,855.44 = 24,246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,182.84x = 38,855.44 × 24,246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,182.84x = 942,098,323.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,098,323.55/28,182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,428.08

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